Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
596A66
RGB
89, 106, 102
HSL
166, 9%, 38%
HSB
166, 16%, 42%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 58
LAB
43, -7, 0
LCH
43, 7, 180
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 180
XYZ
12, 13, 15
LUV
43, -9, 1
HWB
166, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.